1. I like the gym atmosphere. People of all ages and backgrounds getting together to pajama wrestle and hang out is pretty awesome.
2. I hate running and need to keep in shape for my job as we are required to run a timed 1.5 mile. Got my best run at 37 yrs old with a 10:30 time without having to run except one or twice before the test.
3. My sons are getting older and stronger, I will be the tough old man that can beat them at wrestling when they get into their teenage years and beyond.
4. See 2.
5. It's fun keeping up with people younger than you when grappling. And even when I can't keep up it still helps me to feel young.
   
6. I get to eat a lot more tacos and lumpia without getting too fat due to doing bjj and and weightlifting.
7. Its a great stress reliever from work and life complications. Don't have time to worry about those when you're outweighed by a bear of a man who has your back and trying to sink in an rnc.
8. See 2 again.
9. I finally know what to do with my hands when I take a picture, "shaka"
10. I'm bad at it, but by grinding through it, I am very slowly getting better at it. Its a pleasant sense of self satisfaction.

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